The Natural State is full of extraordinary businesses, and with Black History Month upon us, there is no better time to shine a spotlight on the amazing Black-owned businesses that help make our state great.
In 2021, the United States Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy released its Small Business Profile. This report totaled 23,141 Black-owned businesses in the state, with 641 operating with employees and 22,500 of these businesses operating without.
In the following section, Arkansas Money & Politics will be sharing several features on Black businesses throughout the state. From culinary delights to fashion and education, Arkansas is home to many businesses that cater to every possible client and customer need. This year, the following businesses will be highlighted: The Design Group, Black-Owned NWA & Black Paper Party, Southern Pasta Twist, Certified Pies, Gilmer’s Learning Solutions, Korto Momolu, Delta Dirt Distillery and B. Watts Photography.
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This February, Arkansas Money and Politics is happy to celebrate Black History Month by highlighting some of the state’s best and most promising Black-owned businesses. Though the businesses on this list represent only a small handful of the many thousands that support the Arkansas economy, they nevertheless show the breadth and depth of goods and services that Black-owned businesses can provide.
Whether you are looking for real estate, commercial cleaning, coffee, construction and remodeling, lawn care, books, yoga, or even catfish bait, one of the businesses on this list has you covered. Next time you’re looking for anything from lunch to a lawyer, consider checking this list to support your local Black-owned businesses.
21st Century Janitorial, Inc. | Commercial cleaning services | Little Rock |
JBuzz Event Planning & Design | Event management, design and production | Fayetteville |
Cammo Cleaning, LLC | Residential and commercial cleaning services | Bentonville |
CD Real Estate Group | Full-service real estate and property rental management | Conway |
Collaborative Counseling Associates, PLLC | Mental and behavioral health training and consultation | Little Rock |
Cheesecake on Point | Food truck | Little Rock |
ELXR Yoga Lounge | Boutique yoga studio | Fayetteville |
FamilyFishers | Cold water catfish bait | Hot Springs |
Infinity Therapy, LLC | Speech and language pathology | Benton |
Jones Landscaping & Lawn Service | Landscaping and lawn care | Little Rock |
K. Hall and Sons Enterprises | Industrial wholesale and retail produce sales, meats and paper products | Little Rock |
Light House Solutions | Nonprofit youth and family services | Fayetteville |
Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission | Community outreach/leadership development | Little Rock |
Morris Law Firm | Law firm | Little Rock |
Natural State Private Wealth Group | Private wealth advisory practice | Little Rock |
People Trust | Nonprofit community development/loans and financial education services | Little Rock |
PJ’s Home Improvement & Repair Services | Construction/residential remodeling | Jonesboro |
Prude Legacy Law Group, PLLC | Law firm | Fayetteville |
Pyramid Art, Books & Custom Framing | Bookstore/art and art services | Little Rock |
QSF & Associates, LLC | Real estate development services | Little Rock |
Sims Bar-B-Que | Restaurant | Little Rock |
Strategic Health & Wellness Solutions | Health and wellness products/licensed private care services | Little Rock |
The Grind Coffee Bistro | Coffee shop/bistro | Little Rock |
The People Place | Therapy/mental health | Bentonville |
Tropical Market | African/caribbean food market | Rogers |
